Since the idea of me writing music reviews is polarizing I figured I'd start off this little trek by reviewing an artist who is undoubtedly also polarizing. With 'Everything Will Be Alright In The End' Weezer release their 9th LP. Since Pinkerton came out most die hard fans have been waiting for a return to the style and lyrics that made that album so beloved. Singer Rivers Cuomo promised that this new album would be a return to roots. Is it? Well, besides a couple of the brighter spots from the last release 'Hurley' (such as Unspoken) EWBAITE comes as close as any album has since 1996.
There really isn't a bad track on the album and that is a great sign of relief as Weezer had become synonymous with filler tracks. They crank the guitars up for tunes such as 'Ain't Got Nobody', 'Back To the Shack' and 'The Trilogy'. They dive into catchiness with 'I've Had it Up to Here' and 'Da Vinci' while steering back a bit on 'Go Away' (feat. the vocalist from Best Coast). The lyrics come across as honest, particularly on Cuomo's apology to his fans on 'Back to the Shack', but are also occasionally too silly to lack any real depth.
Point is, this album is fun and should delight most Weezer fans and can span multiple re-listens.
SONGS TO CHECK OUT: Da Vinci / I've Had it Up to Here / Ain't Got Nobody
RATING: 7/10
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